Vivian Blackwell Joyner Stainback
Wake Forest
Vivian Blackwell Joyner Stainback, 85, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was in Granville County, the daughter of the late Janie Elliott Blackwell and William Fleming Blackwell.
Mrs. Stainback was retired from ABB Westinghouse in Raleigh.
The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 2018, at the Flat Rock Baptist Church in Louisburg with the Rev. Gary McNair officiating. Entombment followed in the church cemetery.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919-556-5811)
Lonnie Thomas ‘Tommy’ Wilson III
Knightdale
Lonnie Thomas “Tommy” Wilson III passed away Monday morning July 16, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Durham County, the son of the late Margie Joyner Wilson and Lonnie Thomas Wilson II.
Tommy was the owner and operator of T&T Carpet Cleaning Service.
A funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Thursday morning, July 19, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church, 2728 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
A full obituary will appear soon.
Rose Johnson
Wake Forest
Rose Johnson, 52, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Duke Medical Center in Durham. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of Ella Sue Perry and the late Malcolm Junious Chatman. Rose worked at Hillside Nursing Center in Wake Forest.
A memorial service was held Saturday afternoon, July 14, 2018, at the home of Gilbert and Ella Beddingfield.
Rose is survived by her children, Eric Chatman of Wake Forest, Kelly Johnson of Louisburg, Erica Troxler of Virginia and Jessica Purvis of Henderson; her mother and step-father, Ella Sue and Gilbert Beddingfield of Wake Forest; sisters, Mary Sue Ashworth of Wake Forest and Cheryl Reedy of Wilton; step-brothers, John Beddingfield of Wake Forest and Gilbert Beddingfield Jr. of Wake Forest; and step-sisters, Margaret Ann Meier of Youngsville and LouAnn Johnson of Louisburg.
Memorial contributions can be made to Ella and Gilbert Beddingfield to help with the funeral expenses.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919-556-5811)
Susan Jean Reitfort
Wake Forest
Susan Jean Reitfort, 73, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Hillside Nursing and Rehab in Wake Forest.
She was born on June 16, 1945 in Pennsylvania and lived in Vestal, New York until she moved to Raleigh in 1965. She lived with her parents at their lakeside home at Lake Gaston until 2009.
No plans have been made for a memorial service at this time.
Ms. Reitfort is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, David Henry and Connie Leigh Reitfort of Raleigh and a granddaughter, Laurel Leigh Baysal, her husband, Ahmet Hasan Baysal, and great-granddaughter, Alara Leigh Baysal, of Kingsport, Tennessee.
Ms. Reitfort is preceded in death by her father, Henry Anthony Reitfort, and mother, Gertrude Dorothy Reitfort
The family wishes all donations be made directly to Transitions Hospice, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or United Cerebral Palsy of Raleigh, 620 N West St; Raleigh, North Carolina 27603.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919-556-5811)
David Dean Seibel
Morrisville
David Dean Seibel, 69, went to his heavenly home on July 12, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
David was born to the late Albert and Lorraine Seibel in Harvey, North Dakota on January 14, 1949. He was the youngest of four children and was brought home from the hospital during a snowstorm in a horse-drawn carriage. He was immersed in the Christian community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. David grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota and he graduated from North Dakota State University in 1971 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He accepted his first job as a mechanical design engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he met the love of his life at Lake Harriet Baptist Church.
After a first date of going to get ice cream, he married Candace Arlene Clark on June 10, 1973 at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota. They just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on June 10. David and Candace had three daughters and he loved to take the family on road trips across the country to see many battlefields, museums and sites of interest.
David was a kind man who loved to learn, spend time with his family, work in his woodshop, sing in the choir at church, spend as much time as possible in museums, and look at trains, tractors, and really anything with an engine. He sang tenor with the Foundation Quartet, based out of Lakeville, Minnesota, where he and Candace traveled to quartet conventions and churches in many different states. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.
David is survived by his loving wife, Candace; his daughters who dearly loved him, Shanel (Mike), Shay (Stephen) and Lindsay; his grandson, Wyatt; his brother, Kirby (Judie); and his sister, Myrna (Mike). He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lorraine, and his sister, Sharon.
David’s life was celebrated on Wednesday, July 17, 2018, at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, and he will be buried at Wake Forest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to two of David’s favorite organizations: Our Daily Bread (odb.org) and Les Feldick Ministries (lesfeldick.com).
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919-556-5811)
Herbert Grey ‘H.G.’ Wells
Youngsville
Herbert Grey, or H.G., Wells of Carillon Assisted Living in Wake Forest, formerly of 270 Rolling Acres Road, Youngsville, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was 90 years old.
Herbert was born on October 23, 1927 in Rocky Mount to George Washington Wells and Mildred Winstead Wells. At 6 he entered the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, where he lived until he entered the Navy in 1945. He served honorably until 1947, when he was discharged at the port of Norfolk, receiving the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Victory Medal for World War Two.
He moved back to Raleigh, where he met and married his wife of 70 years, Rosalee Allen, on August 7, 1948. They remained in Raleigh and raised five children there.
Herbert went to work for then Carolina Power & Light Company, where he worked for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He also worked as a contractor at the North Carolina State Fair for more than 50 years. He was fondly known to many of his colleagues at Carolina Power & Light and at the North Carolina State Fair as Jodie, because of his bright blonde hair.
Herbert, Rosalee and their family were loyal members of Calvary Baptist Church in Raleigh, where Herbert served many years as a deacon, as a Sunday School teacher and as training union director. After moving to Franklin County in 1979 they moved their membership to Woodland Baptist Church and became active members there.
Herbert remained active in the Methodist Home For Children Alumni Association until his death, always happy to share stories and fond memories of his childhood growing up at the Methodist Orphanage.
Herbert is survived by his wife, Rosalee, of Wake Forest; his daughter, Catherine McLean and her husband, Ronnie, of Wilmington, and their children, Jeremy McLean and Jennifer Bloech and their families; his son, Eugene Wells and his wife, Marsha, of Elm City and their children, Micah Wells, Marcus Wells, Angie Johnson, John Bumgarner, Ginger Lewis and their children; daughter, Kimberly Carr and her husband, Rob, of High Point, and their children, Maria Carr, Robbie Carr, and Christopher Carr; his son, Phil Wells of Hickory; and his daughter-in-law Debbie Wells of St. Louis and her children. In total Herbert and Rosalee have 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Herbert was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Allen Wells; his sisters, Mabel Carmichael and Alice Schratz; his brother, J.D. Wells; and many of his Methodist Orphanage brothers and sisters.
His funeral will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. at Woodland Baptist Church, 190 Woodland Church Road, Wake Forest, with the Reverend Chris Walker and Doctor Tito Madrazo officiating. There will be visitation at the church beginning at 1 p.m. Inturnment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Methodist Home for Children in care of Billy Griffin at 1313 Old Bramble Lane Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 or to Woodland Baptist Church.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. (919-556-5811)
Condolences may be left on the online guest book at www.brightfunerals.com.
Tommie Keith Huneycutt
Youngsville
Tommie Keith Huneycutt, 76, of Youngsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2018, at his home. He was born in Stanly County to the late Raymond Lee Huneycutt and Emma Lucille Hatley Huneycutt. Mr. Huneycutt retired from Rea Construction in Raleigh as a diesel mechanic after 40 years of service. As a charter member of Unity Baptist Church, he cherished his church, his church family and was a deacon before his health started to decline.
There was a celebration of Mr. Huneycutt’s life at Unity Baptist Church in Youngsville on Saturday, July 14, 2018.
Mr. Huneycutt is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn Coley Huneycutt; daughter, Donna Huneycutt Harris and husband, Ronnie, of Youngsville; grandchildren, Denise Six of Wake Forest and Darren Eddins of Wendell; great-grandchildren, Paige Eddins, Gavin Six and Taylor Six; brothers, Kenneth Huneycutt and wife, Faye, of Albemarle and Donald Huneycutt and wife, Gail, of Harrisburg; special friend, Homer Hicks; and many friends and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Unity Baptist Church, 6348 NC Highway 96 West, Youngsville, NC 27596.
A service of Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC. (919)556-7400
David William Noyes
Wendell
David William Noyes, 64, of Wendell passed away on July 12, 2018. Before 2001 David lived in Lutherville, Maryland.
David was born on July 16, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to William Harrison Noyes and Thelma Elizabeth (Kelbaugh) Noyes. David was an inspector for the Street Division of The City of Raleigh, and before that he worked for the Baltimore County Department of Public Works. David served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and car club groups.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma Noyes.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jan Essex Noyes; his daughters, Heather L. Noyes of Raleigh and Jana M. Noyes of Crofton, Maryland; his grandsons, Devin F. Noyes and Kevin F. Davis of Charleston, South Carolina; his brothers, William H. Noyes (Kristie) of Delaware and Walter H. Noyes (Patty) of Havre de Grace, Maryland.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Fores.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to either Community Homecare and Hospice of Johnston County. http://www.communityhch.com/donate or Johnston Health Foundation, PO Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577, Attn: Angel Fund
Funeral arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home & Cremations, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Betty Ann Lindsey
Franklinton
Betty Ann Mitchell Lindsey was born in Franklin County on July 30, 1944. She fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease until at home, surrounded by her family, Jesus came to take her to her new home on Sunday night, July 15, 2018.
She was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Betty was a daughter of the late Floyd Hester and Lucille Pulley Mitchell, granddaughter of the late Alfred and Allie Mitchell and the late Burnie and Sarah Pulley. She was also predeceased by a baby sister, Aileen Carol Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years and caregiver, Danny Joe Lindsey; two stepchildren, Danny Lee Lindsey and Christy (Jonathan) Weaver; step-grandchildren, Savannah Weaver, Logan, Jake and Matthew Lindsey; sister, Janie Mitchell Ray; nieces, Lynn and Kristy Burke, Hailey and Kaitlyn Klein; and nephews, Mike, John, Jacob, Colton, and Wyatt Ray. She is also survived by two other sisters, a brother, nieces and nephews.
Joe and Betty were married on July 2, 1984 in Franklin County. Betty worked at Corner Drug Store, Aerotron, Terminal Communications, and retired from Surtech Assembly in Youngsville. She loved Jesus, children, her family, and made many lasting friendships in each place she worked. She will be missed by many.
Joe, Janie, Lynn, Kristy, and Melvin (Betty’s Care Team) wish to express their thanks and appreciation to the following, we know this will not cover everyone who has played a part in this journey but if your name is not here, please know that whatever you did was most appreciated by us, especially by Betty.
The Transitions Palliative Care and Hospice Care Team, Dwan, Nancy, Rachel, Katherine, Linda, Steve, and especially special volunteer Natalie Mills (Joe and Betty’s Angel.)
Joe’s nieces Melissa, Debbie and Heather; Christy and Danny’s mother, Betty; family and friend volunteers, Lavern Loyd, Michelle Williams, Barron and Kerry Lindsey; neighbors who mowed grass or brought food, especially Daisy Abbott and Doug and Mary Lu Smith, Maggie Kearney and Dorothy Gupton, also Alicia Pearce.
The special care team from Mount Olivet Baptist Church who built the handicap ramp and back deck.
A special thanks to Dr. William Ferrell and his nurse, Kate, at Raleigh Neurology who diagnosed this in February 2014 and has been with us through this entire time.
Also the prayers and inquiries from so many people that it is impossible to name but were most appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty’s memory to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 1245 Mt. Olive Church Road, Franklinton, NC 27525
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, (919) 556-5811
